Based on the best-selling novel written of Paula Hawkins, provocative tale "Girl on the Train" is now hitting the big screen.
Produced by Dreamworks Pictures, the film features Emily Blunt, Halry Bennett, Justin Theroux, Luke Evans, Rebecca Ferguson, Edgar Ramirez, Lia Kudrow, and Allison Janney and helmed by Tate Taylor.
Following its publication and release in January 2015, former journalist Paula Hawkins' novel became one of the fastest-selling novels in history with over 15 millions of copies sold worldwide.
In its first week alone, "Girl on the Train" was on the top spot in The New York Times Best Sellers List. Not only that, because it remained in the top spot for more than a year, it also became Amazon's Best Seller in Books.
According to the author of the best-selling novel as per New York Times, her inspiration in writing the story emanated from her daily experiences on the traveler rail through London. She even narrated how her imagination worked when she wrote the novel, which she considered as the source of the gem of her story.
The novel features Rachel, the narrator in the story. The protagonist is a commuter on British Rail whose life is a smash-up after her unsuccessful marriage and becoming a drunkard that cost Rachel her work.
The story was successful in presenting how the protagonist realized everything about her life as she relied on her memory loss to help her recognize who she has become. In the novel, the main character was also able to battle back that shows how Rachel is strong after all.
As reported on Hollywood Reporter, the film's producer, Marc Platt shared the reason why Hawkin's novel is ideal for a moviemaking adaptation. He said that the novel has an element of thriller, is contemporary, timely and is packed with attention-grabbing and imperfect characters.
The producer also added that the reason why millions love "Girl on the Train" is that it presents a satisfying character journey. He also commended Erin Cressida Wilson for perfectly translating the contents of the book to a script knowing it was challenging.
As "Girl on the Train" finally hits the cinemas, viewers and fans of the novel would witness how the protagonist renews herself and repairs her brokenness.
